Astorga

Astorga is a municipality in southern Paraná situated at 656 meters elevation, spread across productive farmland. The area is shaped by extensive fields of soybeans, corn, and wheat that form the economic foundation of the region.

The municipality was founded in 1951 as agricultural expansion advanced across Paraná and received official recognition in 1954. This establishment was part of a broader wave of settlement and economic development in southern Brazil.

Local people gather throughout the year for harvest celebrations that reflect their connection to farming and the seasonal rhythms of the region.

The town is about 515 kilometers from São Paulo and 866 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, connected by regional roads to neighboring municipalities. For visitors, traveling by car is best for exploring the surrounding area and agricultural regions.

The region is known for its intensive production of soybeans, corn, and wheat that is marketed well beyond local boundaries. This specialization in grain cultivation has shaped the entire local infrastructure and economy.

Location: Paraná

Inception: 1951

Elevation above the sea: 675 m

Shares border with: Jaguapitã, Pitangueiras, Iguaraçu, Mandaguari, Marialva, Maringá, Munhoz de Mello, Sabáudia

GPS coordinates: -23.23278,-51.66583

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:24